Lecturer in Sociology

The University of Manchester - Humanities - School of Social Sciences

Placed On: 19th February 2026
Closes: 3rd March 2026
Job Ref: HUM-029977

Job reference: HUM-029977

Salary: Grade 6/7: £42,254-£58,225 per annum, depending on relevant experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Humanities

Location: Oxford Road

Employment type: Permanent

Division/Team: Sociology

Hours Per Week: 35 Hours (Full Time)

Closing date: 03/03/2026

Contract Duration: Permanent

School/Directorate: School of Social Sciences

Overall Purpose of the Job

The Department of Sociology is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Sociology (Teaching & Research) with research expertise in the field(s) of racial inequalities, anti-racism and theoretical debates in ‘race’.
We wish to appoint an innovative and engaging colleague who will be able to enhance the quality of our teaching and research. You will teach sociology modules related to your area of expertise and will, as necessary, also contribute to core methods and theory teaching in sociology.
Colleagues on the Teaching and Research track are also expected to contribute to the research agenda of the Department of Sociology and the Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE). Applicants must have a PhD in Sociology or a cognate discipline.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers, and more.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our university is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Manager: Vanessa May
Email: vanessa.may@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:
Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Interviews scheduled to be held, in person, on 30 April 2026.

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.